Early Years Educator Level 3 Course in Havering. Classes run at Eden College Romford. This full-time daytime course takes 12 months and prepares you to work with babies and young children from birth to 5 years. The level 3 early years educator qualification is the recognised standard for nursery staffing ratios, so completing it opens doors to employed roles in nurseries and early years settings. If you don't already hold GCSE maths and English at grade 4 or above, you'll work toward Functional Skills Level 2 in both subjects as part of the course.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone aged 16+ who is working or would like to work with babies and young children from birth to 5 years. It will prepare you to enter employment or you could use it as a stepping stone to higher education courses. Working with young children is challenging and requires sensitivity, patience and the ability to work well with others.
Entry requirements
You must be at least 16 years old. If you don't already hold GCSE maths and English qualifications at grade 4 (C) or above you will work towards the equivalent Functional Skills Level 2 qualification during the course as this is a requirement for Level 3 Early Years staff.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of child development from birth to 5 years.
You'll learn how to plan and deliver activities that support children's learning and development.
You'll understand how to keep children safe, including safeguarding and welfare requirements.
You'll learn how to observe and assess children's progress.
You'll develop skills in supporting children's communication, language, and literacy.
You'll understand how to work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals.
You'll learn about health, well-being, and nutrition for young children.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Eden College Romford, combining taught lessons with practical and written assignments. Assessment includes observations in an early years setting, written assignments, and a professional discussion. You'll also build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your practice with children. The Functional Skills maths and English elements are assessed through exams if you need to complete them.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Eden College Romford will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: working with children aged birth to 5 in a nursery
Room leader: leading a room in a nursery or early years setting
Key person: assigned carer for a small group of children
Childminder: registered self-employed childcare from your own home
Early years teaching assistant: supporting learning in a Reception class
Pre-school worker: delivering sessions in a community pre-school
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or Early Years: moves you toward senior and management roles in early years settings.
Early Childhood Studies degree (BA): a university route for those wanting to deepen their understanding of child development or move into teaching.
Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS): a graduate-level route for those aiming to lead practice in early years settings.
